Retyping labels
SKU, lot, serial, and asset tags typed by hand introduce errors that surface during receiving, production posting, and audits.
ERP Barcode Scanning Without a Native App or SDK
Scan2Flow replaces manual ERP typing at the edge - not your ERP screens, payroll, or inventory database. Open a browser scan station, capture barcodes on phones or handhelds, and POST each value to the REST or webhook endpoint your SAP, NetSuite, Dynamics, or custom middleware already exposes.
Manual ERP entry on the floor
ERP systems excel at being the system of record. They are often slow for operators who only need to scan a label and move on.
Full ERP menus for one field
Opening vendor mobile apps or long form paths for a single scan wastes time at receiving desks and line-side stations.
SDK projects that never ship
Embedding a barcode SDK in a custom app is a different buyer than routing scans to an endpoint you already operate.
Scan-first ERP handoff pattern
Scan the identifier
Capture item, lot, work order, asset tag, or document barcode with camera, wedge scanner, or manual entry.
Lookup or validate (optional)
Call your ERP integration API and display key fields before the operator confirms the next step.
POST the transaction
Send the scan value to middleware that writes goods movement, production scan, or asset events in your ERP.
Barcode formats by ERP operation
Configure workflow format rules to match the symbologies your integration expects.
| Business area | Typical use | Common formats |
|---|---|---|
| Inventory and materials | Items, bins, cycle count tags | UPC, EAN, Code 128, Code 39; QR or Data Matrix for lot/batch |
| Manufacturing | Work orders, components, traceability | Code 128; Data Matrix or QR |
| Supply chain | Cartons, pallets, SSCC | ITF-14, Code 128, GS1 DataBar |
| Assets | Equipment tags and serial labels | Code 128, Code 39, QR |
Scan2Flow decodes common 1D and 2D formats in the browser. Tough industrial labels may need manual entry or a dedicated decoder - stay honest about your label quality.
What to verify before rollout
- Your ERP or middleware exposes HTTP, OData, or webhook endpoints that accept scan events.
- Validation, posting rules, and audit logs remain in systems you control - not in Scan2Flow.
- Operators can use phones, handhelds in Chrome, or wedge PCs without an app store deployment for pilot.
- Damaged labels have a manual entry fallback in the same workflow.
Rollout checklist
- List ERP tasks that start with a scan: receive, issue, transfer, production confirm, asset check.
- Create one Scan2Flow workflow per task with format and pattern rules.
- Point each workflow API action at your integration URL; map the scan value field your receiver expects.
- Test camera, wedge, and manual entry; confirm your middleware logs operator context if required.
- Pilot one station, measure error rate vs manual entry, then share the workflow URL site-wide.
Related guides
ERP data entry FAQ
Is Scan2Flow an ERP?
No. Scan2Flow is browser digital data capture that routes scan values to endpoints you configure. Your ERP stays the system of record.
Do you ship native SAP or NetSuite connectors?
No. Scan2Flow sends scans to REST or webhook URLs. Middleware owns ERP credentials and posting logic.
How is this different from an embedded barcode SDK?
SDK vendors license a decoder inside your app. Scan2Flow is a browser workflow surface for teams that already have an API handoff path.